This year, members of the Mayor’s Commission Against Domestic Violence are looking for 10,000 individuals in Grant County to show their support of victims and their families by choosing to wear a purple ribbon during …
Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence
October nationally is domestic violence awareness month and to show support that the community cares, 10,000 ribbons with a card explaining the purpose of the ribbons are available to wear. So, why is my ribbon purple?
It stands for healthy relationships. It means:
- You care about other people, and you treat them as you would like to be treated.
- You do not react with violence or shouting, even if you are angry with someone.
- You are a role model, showing other people how to do the right thing.
And, in addition to wearing the purple ribbon, on Oct. 22, individuals, groups and families are encouraged to wear purple, take a selfie and email it to lwilk@famservices.com to show locally and across the state and nation that Grant County cares about stopping domestic violence.
Many people don’t know that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help us paint the USA purple!
Join us Thursday, October 22 by wearing or displaying purple to raise awareness about domestic violence. Share a photo using the hashtag #PurpleThursday.
Join us and use #PurpleThursday as YOUR opportunity to get involved, take a stand against domestic violence, and express your solidarity with survivors of domestic violence and their families.
Because if we are going to improve our community and our neighborhoods, it will take everyone to say enough is enough –
Purple ribbons are available at Radiant Health, 101 S. Washington St., Marion.
